Oh. Well why would it make someone uncomfortable to be around someone they admire?

Originally Posted by JocktheMotie

Self consciousness of a personal weakness is amplified if you're around those who exhibit it as a strength.

Yeah I was going to say that I feel uncomfortable because it draws my attention to my own perceived shortcomings. I cannot speak to your experiences though.

Originally Posted by JustHer

I see. So the lesson here is that I have to avoid sweet, friendly, open, caring girls?

I think I liked my explanation (that I might have the hots for her) better.

I don’t think you need to avoid her at all. If you want to be her friend, and she is nice to you, then it looks like your lack of loquaciousness is not a problem in this situation. Probably as you guys get to know one another better it will become not as big a deal.

Of course if it turns out you are romantically/sexually attracted to her, then there are other courses of action.

I think upside down cakes were invented when the chef spilled the regular cake on the ground, but didn't want to get to killed or tortured by the king, so he said it was some new kind of fancy concoction.